| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | OCTOBER 2024 | 5
By Michele Walter
If you didn't see our presentation on the Health
Benets of Humor and Laughter presented by Dr.
Bains from Loma Linda, please go to our website under
Community Awareness or to Channel 97 to view it.
From Waste Management:
Safety First – Help Prevent
Trash Fires
It is estimated that more than 5,000
battery-related res occur industry wide
each year at material recovery facilities
across the U.S. To protect the safety of our home, the community,
and WM employees, please be sure to keep hazardous waste out of
your curbside carts. Batteries power millions of everyday devices,
but their improper disposal can create fast-moving res that are
dicult to extinguish.
Please note that most
batteries cannot be
disposed in your trash
carts.
Battery Disposal:
Common Batteries - While you can dispose of these batteries in
your trash carts, single-use batteries can be recycled at collections
sites.
Vehicle Batteries - Do not place in your trash
cans. Check with local auto retailers or recycle at a
hazardous-waste drop-o location.
Lithium-ion Batteries - Do not place in your trash
cans. ese batteries are found in cell phones,
power tools, digital cameras, laptops, children's toys,
e-cigarettes, tablets, and even greeting cards. Visit
call2recycle.org or earth911.com to nd drop-o
locations for proper disposal
Other Fire Hazards:
Did you know that coals can stay hot for days aer use? Hot
coals or ashes can are up in your cart or ignite when compacted
in the back of a trash truck.
Coals & Ash - Let coals and ashes completely cool before
disposing in a metal container with a tight lid.
Oil & Propane - Do not place in trash cans. Check with propane
suppliers to see if they accept old bottles in a drop-o recycling
program.
Pool Chemicals & Paint - Do not place in trash cans. Schedule a
home pickup for chemicals with "At Your Door Special Collection"
or check with your city for local drop-o options.
Questions or concerns? Contact Michele Walter at (951) 202-
8009 or email crystalwater@dc.rr.com.
Community Awareness Program
PLEASE REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS INDIVIDUALS, ACTIVITIES, AND THEFTS DIRECTLY TO BANNING
POLICE DEPARTMENT BY CALLING 911.
